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Volunteer

Give an hour to someone who has stopped being able to ask for one

Answering the call to serve others can brighten the life of someone with memory loss, and it tends to give something back to the person volunteering. Gianna's vision is that volunteers offer residents care that respects their dignity, their uniqueness and their life — and that volunteers find something for themselves in the doing of it.

You do not need experience. Volunteers are trained in dementia, in communication strategies, and in the specific role. You can come as an individual, as a family, or as part of a school group, and the time commitment is negotiable.

Start by talking to someone
Volunteering has its own line — it is not the admissions number, and you will not be put through to a sales conversation.
Call 952-988-0953 Volunteer intake form (PDF)
The form asks for photo identification. If you do not have one, say so — Gianna arranges it another way.

Four ways people help

These are Gianna's own role names. Most volunteers do one of them; some drift between two.

Special Friend / Companion
“Adopt” a resident to visit regularly, or join in a stroll through the garden.
The one most people start with. It asks nothing but your time and your attention.
Fancy Fingers and Feet
Lotion hands and paint fingernails. Pamper residents with foot soaks and conversation.
Touch reaches people long after conversation gets difficult, which is most of why this role exists.
Environmental Music Maker
Provide appropriate music in the home for residents and families, during mealtimes or in the afternoon.
If you play anything at all, this is where it goes.
Resident Artist and Crafter
Lead a resident-friendly craft or activity.
You do not need to be an artist. You need to be willing to start something and let people join in.
Come and see the house.
Arrange a private visit 952-443-6113